The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster 722 Edition (08 - 09) vs. Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (11 - 12)

€ 517,700
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster 722 Edition (08 - 09) Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
€ 207,800
 Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (11 - 12) Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
€ 517,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 207,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 22.2 cm longer, 0.4 cm wider and 2.7 cm taller than the Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI.
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
1271
Blueprint Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster 722 Edition (08 - 09)
1908
2108
1244
Blueprint Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (11 - 12)
1904
2029
1908 mm
Width
1904 mm
2108 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2029 mm
1271 mm
Height
1244 mm
Blueprint Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster 722 Edition (08 - 09)
2700
4656
Blueprint Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (11 - 12)
2650
4434
4656 mm
Length
4434 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2650 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
1781 kg
Kerb Weight
1715 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1940 kg
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster 722 Edition (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
66 kg
3.71 %
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (11 - 12)

General

Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
C199
Generation
42
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)

Engine

Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
V8 petrol engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Type
V10 petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 155
Engine Series
M 155.980
Engine Code
CMPA
3
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
10
5439 CC
Engine Capacity
5204 CC
617 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
552 bhp
at 8000 rpm
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
617 bhp
552 bhp
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
780 NM
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
540 NM
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
780 NM
540 NM
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI

Performance

Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
208 mph
Maximum Speed
197 mph
3.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

50 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster

62 mph 62
mph

53 m
0.000 sec

Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI

▶ REPLAY
2.89 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.11 kg/bhp
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
2.89 kg/bhp
3.11 kg/bhp
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
19 mpg
20 mpg
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
14 mpg
city
13 mpg
26 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
97 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
416 mi
Range
350 mi
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
416 mi
350 mi
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
274.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
269.1 kWh
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
274.7 kWh
269.1 kWh
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
348 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
332 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
199 kg
Maximum Payload
225 kg
204 L
Boot Capacity
100 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data